Facilities Head - Transition Assets

Aboitiz Power Corporation; Lapu-Lapu, Cebu City; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AboitizPower is seeking a Facilities Head - Transition Assets in Cebu to lead the operational management, maintenance, and safety of diesel and BESS assets. You will optimize capacity, dispatch readiness, and asset lifecycle while driving profitability and environmental compliance.

The role requires 7–10 years in power plant operations with at least 5 years in management, a PE license, and a strong track record in safety and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with license is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) status is a strong advantage.
• At least 7–10 years in a diesel power plant or significant relevant experience.
• At least 5 years in managerial capacity in operations or maintenance in a power generation facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation and execution of SOPs for start-up, normal operations, load changes, grid support and shutdown for diesel units and BESS across Visayas sites.
• Issue guidelines on loading, start-up, shutdown, and operating parameters based on unit availability, system demand, and maintenance.
• Continuously review and update operating procedures to reflect changing conditions.
• Direct preparation of periodic power generation plans across Visayas sites and submit to Management for approval.
• Monitor outputs of generating and auxiliary units; work with teams to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Review parameters such as heat rate, fuel consumption, SoC/SoH, RTE, and thermal management to maximize yield.

Skills

Power Plant Operations

Maintenance & Reliability

Leadership & People Management

Regulatory & Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

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Company: East Asia Utilities Corporation

Department: -

Employment Type: Regular

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Facilities Head - Transition Assets

Location: Cebu

Job Level: Executive

Business Unit: AboitizPower Transition Business Group

Power your future with AboitizPower.

As Facilities Head - Transition Assets, you will beresponsible for the overall operational management, maintenance, technical governance, and safety across all assigned power plant and storage assets in the Visayas region. The position ensures that both thermal generation (Oil/Diesel) and fast-response Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity-time and availability are optimized to meet grid, customer, and market requirements. This role balances conventional fuel efficiency, dispatch readiness, and asset lifecycle management with advanced electro-chemical storage health, state-of-charge management, and ancillary services execution—driving maximum productivity, safety, environmental compliance, and long-term profitability, and contribute directly to transforming energy for a better world. You will work closely with [team] to deliver results, create positive community impact, and develop your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Ensures the implementation and execution of standard operational procedures for start-up, normal operations, load changes, grid support and shutdown for both diesel thermal units and BESS facilities across Visayas sites.
• Issues guidelines and/or specific instructions on the loading, start-up, shutdown, the control and limitations of operating parameters of all power plant equipment both diesel units and BESS, based on availability of generating units, system demand, availability of fuel and scheduled and unscheduled emergency maintenance.
• Continuously reviews, re-evaluates and updates operating procedures to suit changes in operating conditions.
• Directs the preparation of periodic power generation plans based on plant capacities and standards and on client requirements across Visayas sites and submits approved plans to Management.
• Monitors output of various generating and auxiliary units, discusses with direct reports solutions to recurring problems and possible improvement areas to ensure efficiency, productivity and achieve optimum profitability for the Company.
• Continuously reviews operating parameters—such as Diesel Heat Rate, Fuel Consumption, BESS State of Charge (SoC), State of Health (SoH), Round-Trip Efficiency (RTE), and Thermal Management Systems—to maximize yield and prevent equipment degradation.

Maintenance Management

• Directs and approves total preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control systems, and electro-chemical storage) across all regional sites.
• Monitors battery cell degradation, HVAC/chiller cooling efficiencies, inverter performance, and Fire Suppression Systems (FSS) to ensure asset longevity and safety.
• Reviews and approves preventive and corrective maintenance programs and processes to ensure that machine malfunctions are reduced or avoided, cost of repairs are minimized and facilities and equipment are restored to an acceptable operating condition after breakdown.
• Maintains strategic spare parts levels across sites (including critical thermal engine components, BESS spare modules, inverter cards, and high-voltage gear) considering procurement lead times.
• Implements Continuous Improvement Programs to achieve cost efficient operations.
• Coordinates with the O&M Team Leaders for any proposed process and technical improvements.

People Management

• Sets departmental performance targets, aligns site teams with company strategy, and fosters a safety-first operational culture across multi-site teams.
• Evaluates technical competency gaps across traditional thermal power engineering and modern energy storage technology; conducts targeted technical and safety training with HR.
• Sets clear KPIs for Site Managers, Engineers, and Operators, performing regular reviews and managing performance in line with company standards.
• Enforces corporate governance and compliance to company policies and procedures and implements disciplinary measures consistent with the Company's Code of Discipline across all Visayas sites.
• Collaborates daily with Energy Trading & Sales (ETS) to review market conditions in the Visayas WESM node and recommend optimal bidding strategies for both storage and peaking generation.
• Ensure compliance with Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with Customers, Ancillary Services Procurement Agreement (ASPA),the energy market and regulators on critical aspects of Energy Delivery, Available Capacity Declarations, Outage Scheduling, Capacity and Energy Billing, Annual Test and other Customer requirements and requests.
• Oversees site adherence to all rules, codes, and directives issued by the ERC, DOE, Philippine Grid Code (PGC), Distribution Code (PDC), GMC, and NGCP.
• Reviews and validates the WESM billing statement, which includes meter readings and rates.
• Ensures implementation of all health and safety policies and procedures to avoid or eliminate hazards to health and safety of employees by monitoring periodic inspection and calibration of all fire and safety equipment in the plant.
• Identifies levels of business interruption risks due to equipment or machine breakdown and recommends adequate terms of insurance cover and disaster preparedness.

Community and External Relations

• Assists and participates in approved community relations programs to maintain and improve relationship with host community and LGUs.
• Cultivates and enhances relations with government regulatory agencies, residential communities surrounding the business, its industrial community and other sectors affected by the business.
• Ensures the compliance of the plant to all applicable laws and regulations relevant to health, safety and the environment.
• Represents AboitizPower in Visayas host communities, LGUs, and regional stakeholder groups to foster goodwill and support Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs.

Others

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the TL.

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience:

• Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with license.
• Licenses: Professional License (Required): Licensed Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineer
• Certifications: Registered Engineer / Professional Engineer (PE) status or advanced professional engineering certification is a strong advantage.
• Professional: At least 7-10 years in a diesel power plant or significant relevant experience.
• Leadership: At least 5 years in managerial capacity in operations or maintenance in a power generation facility.

Technical / Functional Skills:

Proficiency in Power Plant Operations and Maintenance in the Thermal, Renewable or Oil and Gas sector.

Our Culture & Commitment to You: Powering Your Future

At AboitizPower, we honor you not just as a professional, but as a person. Our promise is to provide a workplace where you can thrive through:

Powered by People: We value your unique identity and ensure you feel supported, trusted, and empowered.

Own Your Growth: Learn, grow, and advance through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful learning experiences.

Why We Work: Purpose is part of every job here. Your efforts directly contribute to community upliftment, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.

Empowering Culture: Bring your full self to a workplace grounded in belonging and collaboration.

Recognition that Matters: We celebrate both visible milestones and steady efforts, honoring the dedication you bring to our mission.

AboitizPower is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to our purpose of driving change for a better world. We consider and encourage all applicants without discriminating against age, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, disability, political opinion, religion, nationality, marital or parental status (including pregnancy), ethnicity or other status protected by law. Our equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies apply in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, regularization, promotions, transfers, discipline, termination, benefits and training.

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities.